With Zhou Yong's case finally concluded, the law firm also received another piece of good news.
That is, her first birthday is finally the day she will walk down the aisle with her boyfriend of several years.
On the day of the wedding, Li Tangyan was also on the guest list.
Almost everyone in the department knew about her relationship with Wen Zhaonian, so it was no surprise that the two of them were seated together upon arrival.
The two hadn't been this close in a long time.
It's not that she and Wen Zhaonian had a fight.
From that day on, it was hard to tell which emotion was at play, but the atmosphere between the two became even more awkward than before.
As a result, aside from some necessary occasions, the number of times Li Tangyan and Wen Zhaonian met gradually decreased, which was noticeable to the naked eye.
The surrounding lights were soft, and while the people around her were talking and not paying attention, Li Tangyan couldn't help but steal a glance to the side.
Beside him, Wen Zhaonian was talking to someone, his voice clear, slow and melodious.
Even in a relaxed environment, his posture remained upright and straight.
So much so that the well-fitting suit accentuated his broad shoulders and straight back, leaving him with nothing to criticize.
Li Tangyan was so engrossed in watching that she didn't notice the person who had been speaking calmly suddenly swallowed, and then his voice became slightly lower.
Suddenly, someone started the conversation, shifting the topic to the two of them.
"It's already a year-old's birthday celebration, so when will you two, Attorney Wen and Chestnut, get to have yours?"
The person speaking had a loud voice, which quickly attracted the attention of others.
Li Tangyan felt her face flush as she was stared at by a series of gossipy and excited gazes, but at the same time, her palms unconsciously became a little damp.
She grunted, and before she could look away, Wen Zhaonian, who had turned his head first, caught her gaze.
He merely lifted his eyelids slightly, his expression indifferent, as if he had only glanced in his direction because of the teasing from the crowd.
However, this sudden eye contact made her feel inexplicably embarrassed, as if she had been caught peeping.
Then, before she could speak, Wen Zhaonian had already looked away.
His expression was calm, with only a slight curve at the corner of his lips, and his words carried a hint of nonchalance: "What, you've switched careers to become a matchmaker?"
"screw you."
Wen Zhaonian's seemingly casual remark quickly diverted the man's attention.
Soon, the atmosphere around them became lively again, and no one noticed when Li Tangyan had looked away.
The fingertips of the right hand were pressed against the web of the other hand. As the glaring lights accompanied the newlyweds as they entered, the surrounding noises overlapped.
As cheers rose, her previously drooping eyelashes trembled.
When she looked up again, the thoughts in her eyes had been concealed and faded by the curve of her eyes...
If the couple's kiss and heartfelt confession are an essential part of the wedding ceremony, then the bouquet toss after the ceremony is a highlight that encourages interaction among guests.
Li Tangyan, who was originally huddled in the corner, was pushed forward by the others.
She looked up at the smiling faces on the stage, ready to throw their bouquets, and at the others who were already looking on with anticipation.
While I was happy for the first birthday, a strange feeling of wanting to back out also arose in my heart.
Immediately, while everyone else's attention was focused on what was in front, Li Tang unconsciously took a few steps back until her back bumped into a broad chest.
Then, as a faint scent of soap wafted into my nostrils, Wen Zhaonian's voice slowly came from above.
His palms were slightly warm as he gently supported her waist.
His voice was deep and made it hard to tell what he was thinking: "Are you that worried about catching that bouquet?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a chorus of cheers erupted, and the bouquet was tossed into the arms of one of the girls by the bride's hand.
Then, her male companions were pushed to her side as if being egged on, and although they looked shy, they quickly snuggled together.
Compared to the lively scene over there, the two people in the corner seemed rather silent.
Wen Zhaonian had already released his arms around her and stepped back to increase the distance between them.
Although the soapy scent he smelled had faded considerably with his movements, the warmth of Wen Zhaonian's palm still lingered on his side, instantly throwing him into a daze.
Under the lights, Wen Zhaonian seemed to be coated with a thin layer of white, exuding a cool and aloof temperament, and his distinct features and eyebrows seemed to have taken on a coolness.
“I…” Li Tangyan stammered, looking at the person in front of her as if she wanted to explain something, but in the end she realized that anything she said would just be a self-deceiving excuse.
Her subconscious action just now was the most truthful answer.
The two faced each other, not far apart, yet it was as if a transparent dividing line had been drawn between them long ago.
Her clear, crisp voice uttered each word precisely, reaching her ears perfectly amidst the noisy environment.
"Li Tangyan, you might as well just make me die of anger."
*
Before the Lunar New Year, Xiao Yi brought up the matter of going to City S one last time at the meeting.
Only after confirming that the person in charge had handed over most of Li Tangyan's work did he leave satisfied.
However, Li Tangyan did not feel very happy after leaving the meeting room.
These past two days, she has been thinking about what Wen Zhaonian said at her first birthday wedding.
The more I think about it, the more suffocated I feel.
Their relationship remained in a delicate state, and with the departure time drawing ever closer, the heavy feeling in her heart grew stronger day by day.
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